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enThu, 07 Dec 2023 10:54:56 +0000Amid rocky times for Destiny 2, developer Bungie could face a total Sony takeover if goals aren't methttps://www.vg247.com/bungie-sony-potential-takeover-risk-destiny-2Mark WarrenThu, 07 Dec 2023 10:54:56 +0000https://www.vg247.com/bungie-sony-potential-takeover-risk-destiny-2MMORPGDestiny 2: The Final ShapeSingle PlayerActivision BlizzardFirst personPS5Third personArcadeMultiplayer CooperativeActivisionMultiplayer CompetitivePS4Xbox Series X/SBungieAction AdventureDestiny 2: LightfallRPGShooterXbox OneDestiny 2PC

Destiny 2 developer Bungie could potentially lose its independence under Sony in the event that it falls too far short of meeting its financial targets, a report claims.

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Lo and behold, Bungie’s bad choices have resulted in Destiny 2's worst player numbers – everhttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-player-count-all-time-low-steam-worse-than-everSherif SaedMon, 20 Nov 2023 12:34:16 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-player-count-all-time-low-steam-worse-than-everMMORPGSingle PlayerActivision BlizzardBlockbusterFirst personPS5Third personArcadeMultiplayer CooperativeDestinyActivisionMultiplayer CompetitivePS4Xbox Series X/SBungieAction AdventureDestiny 2: LightfallRPGShooterXbox OneDestiny 2PC

Destiny 2 has entered seemingly its worst chapter since it first released - which is really saying a lot. After Bungie laid off "around 8%" of staff recently, reports came out suggesting that a sharp drop in revenue is partly to blame for the layoffs.

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Destiny 2 has reportedly suffered a “sharp drop” in popularity following the launch of Lightfallhttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-sharp-drop-in-popularity-following-lightfall-launchMark WarrenWed, 01 Nov 2023 10:44:14 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-sharp-drop-in-popularity-following-lightfall-launchMMORPGSingle PlayerActivision BlizzardFirst personPS5Third personArcadeMultiplayer CooperativeActivisionMultiplayer CompetitivePS4Xbox Series X/SBungieAction AdventureDestiny 2: LightfallRPGShooterXbox OneDestiny 2SonyPC

The recent layoffs at Bungie were reportedly motivated, at least in part, by poor player retention numbers for Destiny 2 in the aftermath of the Lightfall expansion.

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Destiny 2 developer Bungie the latest games studio to suffer layoffs, CEO says it's "a sad day"https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-developer-bungie-hit-by-layoffsMark WarrenTue, 31 Oct 2023 10:32:04 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-developer-bungie-hit-by-layoffsMMORPGSingle PlayerActivision BlizzardFirst personPS5Third personArcadeMultiplayer CooperativeActivisionMultiplayer CompetitivePS4Xbox Series X/SBungieAction AdventureDestiny 2: LightfallRPGShooterMarathon (2023)Xbox OneDestiny 2SonyPC

Bungie, the studio behind Destiny 2 and the upcoming Marathon reboot, has been hit by layoffs, the exact scope of which currently remains unclear.

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Destiny 2 season passes are getting more expensive, but Bungie hasn't said whyhttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-season-pass-price-increaseOisin KuhnkeSun, 07 May 2023 10:29:12 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-season-pass-price-increaseMMORPGSingle PlayerActivision BlizzardFirst personPS5Third personArcadeMultiplayer CooperativeActivisionMultiplayer CompetitivePS4Xbox Series X/SBungieAction AdventureDestiny 2: LightfallRPGShooterXbox OneDestiny 2PC

Bungie has announced that it is raising the cost of Destiny 2's season passes by 20%, though in real world money it will technically cost more.

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Bungie tragically removes incredible chest exploit two months after launchhttps://www.vg247.com/bungie-tragically-removes-incredible-chest-exploit-two-months-after-launchConnor MakarWed, 19 Apr 2023 10:48:10 +0000https://www.vg247.com/bungie-tragically-removes-incredible-chest-exploit-two-months-after-launchSingle PlayerPS4ShooterThird personArcadeXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneMultiplayer CooperativeAction AdventureScience FictionPS5Free-to-playActivisionDestiny 2: LightfallPCMultiplayer Competitive

Bungie has removed the Terminal Overload chest farm from Destiny 2: Lightfall, making the process of quickly acquiring reputation and loot far harder for the average player. Whether an honest trick or exhaustive exploit, the community is reeling nonetheless.

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Bungie knows it "missed the mark" with Destiny 2: Lightfallhttps://www.vg247.com/bungie-knows-it-missed-the-mark-with-destiny-2-lightfallOisin KuhnkeSun, 09 Apr 2023 14:00:25 +0000https://www.vg247.com/bungie-knows-it-missed-the-mark-with-destiny-2-lightfallPS4ExplorationShooter: First PersonXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OnePS5Free-to-playDestiny 2Destiny 2: LightfallPC

Not every Destiny 2Destiny 2: Lightfall player was happy with the latest expansion, and Bungie has acknowledged it "missed the mark" in some places.

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Destiny 2 hotfix for March 23 finally addresses one of Lightfall's biggest problemshttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-hotfix-for-march-23-finally-addresses-one-of-the-lightfalls-biggest-problemsDom PeppiattThu, 23 Mar 2023 00:18:34 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-hotfix-for-march-23-finally-addresses-one-of-the-lightfalls-biggest-problemsShooter: RPG ShooterShooterShooter: First PersonXbox Series X/SBungiePSPXbox OneBlockbusterScience FictionAction AdventurePS5Free-to-playDestiny 2Destiny 2: LightfallStory RichPC

A new hotfix landing in Destiny 2 Lightfall on March 23 is going to address a major issue that's been causing players grief since the start of the latest expansion's launch: finally, Cabal Thresher damage output is going to be nerfed.

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Destiny 2 Lightfall’s latest hidden Exotic quest reminds me why I still love the game, despite everythinghttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-latest-hidden-exotic-questDom PeppiattThu, 09 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-latest-hidden-exotic-questPS4ShooterOpen WorldShooter: First PersonShooter: Loot ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneBlockbusterScience FictionAction AdventurePS5Free-to-playDestiny 2Destiny 2: LightfallStory RichPC

There I was, kicking my heels after racing through an absurd amount of content the night of the Destiny 2 Weekly Reset – I’d done some main missions, done the social calls to catch up with each of my vendor pals, and was considering flexing my inner masochist in the Crucible to see out the night. Then, just as I swung my chair around and set my sights on Shaxx, a Reddit post caught my eye… “there’s a new Exotic quest called ‘The Variable’” it said.

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Destiny 2 servers go offline as players get booted from instances a day before raid releasehttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-servers-go-offline-as-players-get-booted-from-instances-a-day-before-raid-releaseConnor MakarThu, 09 Mar 2023 11:01:11 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-servers-go-offline-as-players-get-booted-from-instances-a-day-before-raid-releaseMMOPS4ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneScience FictionAction AdventurePS5Free-to-playDestiny 2: LightfallPC

Destiny 2: Lightfall servers suddenly went down last night, as players were experiencing huge login queues, connectivity issues, and abrupt booting into orbit. This comes only a day before The Root of Nightmares raid.

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Destiny 2 The Variable: How to find and start Exotic Quest NODE.OVRD.AVAL.ON in the EDZhttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-the-variable-exotic-quest-how-to-findDom PeppiattTue, 07 Mar 2023 23:25:26 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-the-variable-exotic-quest-how-to-findPS4ShooterOpen WorldShooter: First PersonShooter: Loot ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneBlockbusterScience FictionAction AdventurePS5Free-to-playDestiny 2Destiny 2: LightfallStory RichPC

Today, as of the start of Week 2 of Lightfall, Bungie has added a new Exoitc Quest to Destiny 2. The weekly reset appears to have introduced this new quest line into the game, and it's not the first time we've seen the developer sneak in new content during one of its weekly refreshes, but it's been a while. I believe the last mission like this was Zero Hour – which was released about four years ago!

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Destiny 2 Lightfall, one week later – the good, the bad, and the very, very uglyhttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-good-bad-uglyDom PeppiattTue, 07 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-good-bad-uglyPS4ShooterOpen WorldShooter: First PersonShooter: Loot ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneBlockbusterScience FictionAction AdventurePS5Free-to-playDestiny 2: LightfallStory RichPC

Destiny 2 Lightfall currently sits at ‘mostly negative’ on Steam. Twitter and Reddit are awash with posts complaining about, highlighting issues with, and outright mocking the latest expansion. Even MyNameIsByf, a longstanding Destiny loyalist with a razor sharp eye for criticism and commentary, has expressed his profound disappointment with Lightfall and the future it sets up for Bungie.

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Destiny 2: Lightfall | To Hero quest walkthroughhttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-to-hero-quest-walkthroughConnor MakarTue, 07 Mar 2023 10:27:36 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-to-hero-quest-walkthroughMMOPS4ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneScience FictionPS5Free-to-playDestiny 2: LightfallPC

To Hero is the second part in a two-quest chain in Destiny 2: Lightfall, which forces you to do a bit of exploration and combat in order to nab some decent rewards.

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Destiny 2: Lightfall | How to get the Winterbite exotic Glaive and catalysthttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-how-to-get-the-winterbite-exotic-glaive-and-catalystConnor MakarMon, 06 Mar 2023 12:04:30 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-how-to-get-the-winterbite-exotic-glaive-and-catalystMMOPS4ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneScience FictionPS5Free-to-playDestiny 2: LightfallPC

The Winterbite exotic glaive is one of the most sought-after weapons in the first week of Destiny 2: Lightfall. Not only is it hugely important lore-wise, but it’s also quite good too! As such, you’ll want to know how to get the Winterbite exotic glaive.

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Destiny 2: Lightfall walkthrough | Beginner's guide for taking on The Witnesshttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-walkthrough-beginners-guide-for-taking-on-the-witnessConnor MakarFri, 03 Mar 2023 22:54:40 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-walkthrough-beginners-guide-for-taking-on-the-witnessMMOPS4ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneScience FictionPS5Free-to-playDestiny 2: LightfallPC

With any Destiny 2 expansion there's a huge amount of content to dive into, and Destiny 2: Lightfall is no exception. Exotic quests, reputation to farm, weapon patterns to unlock and a new subclass to explore. It's easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of stuff to do. It's not quite as straight forward as you may expect.

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Destiny 2: Lightfall | All region chest locationshttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-all-region-chest-locationsConnor MakarFri, 03 Mar 2023 12:32:58 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-all-region-chest-locationsMMOPS4ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneScience FictionPS5Free-to-playDestiny 2: LightfallPC

If you’ve recently started playing Destiny 2: Lightfall, you’re bound to start the hunt for Neptune region chests sooner rather than later.

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Destiny 2: Lightfall | The Root of Nightmares light level requirement and release datehttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-the-root-of-nightmares-light-level-requirement-and-release-dateConnor MakarFri, 03 Mar 2023 09:59:07 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-the-root-of-nightmares-light-level-requirement-and-release-dateMMOPS4ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneScience FictionPS5Free-to-playDestiny 2: LightfallPC

Destiny 2: Lightfall is out, and while the story itself is a mixed bag, we thankfully still have a raid on the horizon: The Root of Nightmares.

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Destiny 2: Lightfall | Unfinished Business Exotic quest walkthroughhttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-unfinished-business-exotic-quest-walkthroughConnor MakarThu, 02 Mar 2023 14:44:40 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-unfinished-business-exotic-quest-walkthroughMMOPS4ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneScience FictionPS5Free-to-playDestiny 2: LightfallPC

Unfinished Business is an exotic quest in Destiny 2: Lightfall once the player has completed the main story of the expansion. It’s an important quest to complete as soon as possible, as doing so will grant you the Deterministic Chaos exotic machine gun.

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Destiny 2: Lightfall | How to farm Nimbus reputationhttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-how-to-farm-nimbus-reputationConnor MakarThu, 02 Mar 2023 09:55:56 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-how-to-farm-nimbus-reputationMMOPS4ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneScience FictionPS5Free-to-playDestiny 2: LightfallPC

Soon after you are let loose on Neptune in Destiny 2: Lightfall, you’ll be introduced to Nimbus. He plays the part of your reputation vendor, offering plenty of loot and passive buffs to those who grind for his favour.

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Destiny 2: Lightfall breaks concurrent user record with over 316,000 on Steam alonehttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-breaks-concurrent-user-recordConnor MakarWed, 01 Mar 2023 16:58:38 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-breaks-concurrent-user-recordMMOPS4ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneScience FictionPS5Free-to-playDestiny 2: LightfallPC

Destiny 2 has broken its concurrent user record on Steam, passing over 316,000 users on launch day of the Lightfall expansion. This comes five years following it's original launch.

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Destiny 2 Lightfall is already reminding me of the best era of Halo gameshttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-best-era-haloDom PeppiattWed, 01 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-best-era-haloHaloPS4ShooterOpen WorldShooter: First PersonShooter: Loot ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneBlockbusterScience FictionAction AdventurePS5Destiny 2: LightfallStory RichPC

Remember when Bungie used to make Halo games? They were great, weren’t they? Some of the tightest, smartest shooters around – revolutionary in the way they opened up the corridors of the genre and popularised the use-the-weapons-of-your-enemy mechanic. Whether you were playing as Master Chief in the main trilogy or some plucky young upstarts in ODST or Reach, those games are packed tight with some of the most iconic moments in FPS history. And Bungie is drawing on that Legacy for its Lightfall expansion in Destiny 2.

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Destiny 2: Lightfall | How to get Cloud Accretionshttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-how-to-get-cloud-accretionsConnor MakarWed, 01 Mar 2023 15:45:34 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-how-to-get-cloud-accretionsMMOPS4ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneScience FictionPS5Free-to-playDestiny 2: LightfallPC

Cloud Accretions are the new open world resource added to Destiny 2: Lightfall, scattered around Neptune, waiting to be found. You’ll need to grab them for some of the exotic quests added this expansion, so knowing how to get Cloud Accreations is important.

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Destiny 2: Lightfall | How to get Strand Subclass and Strand fragmentshttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-how-to-get-strand-subclass-and-strand-fragmentsConnor MakarWed, 01 Mar 2023 13:25:39 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-how-to-get-strand-subclass-and-strand-fragmentsMMOPS4ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneScience FictionPS5Free-to-playDestiny 2: LightfallPC

Let's cut right to the chase — the Strand subclass in Destiny 2: Lightfall is likely the most sought-after upgrade all players will be looking to get their hands on. Everyone wants to experiment with their new powers, after all.

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Destiny 2 Lightfall | From Zero quest walkthroughhttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-from-zero-quest-walkthroughConnor MakarWed, 01 Mar 2023 12:57:09 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-from-zero-quest-walkthroughMMOPS4ShooterOpen WorldXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneScience FictionPS5Free-to-playDestiny 2Destiny 2: LightfallPC

From Zero is likely the first side quest you’ll pick up while playing through Destiny 2; Lightfall, forcing you to venture out into Neptune to do a bit of treasure hunting.

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Surprise — Destiny 2 servers are exploding with the launch of Lightfallhttps://www.vg247.com/surprise-destiny-2-servers-are-exploding-with-the-launch-of-lightfallConnor MakarTue, 28 Feb 2023 19:11:34 +0000https://www.vg247.com/surprise-destiny-2-servers-are-exploding-with-the-launch-of-lightfallMMOPS4ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneScience FictionPS5Destiny 2: LightfallPC

Destiny 2 servers are under siege with the launch of Lightfall, leading to maby players running into a lengthy one moment please loading screen. With thousands looking to dive into the new content, they find themselves sitting on their hands for longer than they'd hope.

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Destiny 2 Lightfall won't launch on Xbox Series X | S: How to fixhttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-wont-launch-on-xbox-series-x-s-how-to-fixConnor MakarTue, 28 Feb 2023 16:01:35 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-wont-launch-on-xbox-series-x-s-how-to-fixMMOPS4ShooterShooter: First PersonXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OnePS5Destiny 2: LightfallPC

A troubling new bug has hit the Xbox Series X / S version version of Destiny 2: Lightfall, stopping players from launching the game right as the new expansion is about to launch.

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One Destiny 2 nerf has Titan players in tears ahead of Lightfall launchhttps://www.vg247.com/one-destiny-2-nerf-has-titan-players-in-tears-ahead-of-lightfall-launchConnor MakarTue, 28 Feb 2023 13:52:59 +0000https://www.vg247.com/one-destiny-2-nerf-has-titan-players-in-tears-ahead-of-lightfall-launchMMOPS4ShooterXbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneScience FictionPS5Free-to-playDestiny 2: LightfallPC

A devastating nerf ahead of Destiny 2: Lightfall launch day has left Titan players shattered and distraught, with one of their best exotics far weaker.

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It’s 2023 and I’ve once again fallen under Destiny 2's spell – and you’re going to, toohttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-launch-spellDom PeppiattMon, 27 Feb 2023 13:01:17 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-launch-spellPS4ShooterXbox Series X/SShooter: Loot ShooterBungieXbox OneBlockbusterScience FictionAction AdventurePS5Free-to-playDestiny 2: LightfallStory RichPC

Last year, Bungie delivered one of the best FPS campaigns we’ve seen in years with the launch of Destiny: The Witch Queen. Providing some incredible challenge, a renewed focus on layered storytelling, and giving players much more agency in the cosmic sandbox Destiny calls home, The Witch Queen felt like a revival of the service shooter – a statement expansion that set the intent for the months, and years, to come.

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What are you playing this weekend?https://www.vg247.com/what-are-you-playing-this-weekend-60Stephany Nunneley-JacksonSun, 26 Feb 2023 03:05:54 +0000https://www.vg247.com/what-are-you-playing-this-weekend-60Wo Long: Fallen DynastyWhat are you playing?League of LegendsDestiny 2Destiny 2: LightfallPCWhat are you playing this weekendThe Council

The weekend is here, and we're all ready for it.

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Heading into Lightfall, Destiny 2 needs to make some drastic changes to survivehttps://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-drastic-changesMichael Leopold WeberThu, 19 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-lightfall-drastic-changesPS4Xbox Series X/SShooter: Loot ShooterBungieXbox OneBlockbusterScience FictionAction AdventureDestinyPS5Free-to-playDestiny 2: LightfallStory RichPC

On February 28, 2023, Bungie will release the fifth major DLC update to Destiny 2: Lightfall. With the game entering its sixth year, it's no surprise that the experience as a whole has become difficult for new players to fully engage with. Even with the introduction of the base game as free-to-play, Destiny 2 is a mess of menus and game modes, with a complex story to match.

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Destiny 2 showcase recap: Destiny 2: Lightfall, Season of Plunder, Epic partnership and no more sunsetting!https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-showcase-recap-destiny-2-lightfall-season-of-plunder-epic-partnership-and-no-more-sunsettingConnor MakarTue, 23 Aug 2022 16:55:39 +0000https://www.vg247.com/destiny-2-showcase-recap-destiny-2-lightfall-season-of-plunder-epic-partnership-and-no-more-sunsettingPS4Xbox Series X/SBungieXbox OneScience FictionAction AdventureFightingSonyPS5Destiny 2Destiny 2: LightfallPC

With the Destiny 2 showcase stream, we’ve gotten a new trailer for the upcoming Lightfall expansion through a sick new cinematic trailer, new details on Season 18, and info on improving the new player experience. It was a giant show — with loads to see!

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